Stopped in for brunch before the locket aquarium. Parking is conveniently located around the corner. We did not wait long, although there is plenty of outdoor seating we chose inside for the AC only. Ordered the BEC sandwich and cutlet sandwich with the cabbage Mediterranean style, glass of Malbec. For dessert the vanilla bean brûlée great customer service and tasty food. Nice mix of people, it's good for friends, couples, family etc. all COVID rules followed read more

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My friend and I wanted a place in between Long Island and North Haven and we landed on Norwalk. We looked up places on Yelp and chose Caffe Social. When we got there, there was an hour wait and a very long line but I was determined to check out the food. The hour went by quick and we got a table towards the back of the restaurant right next to the windows. The service was a bit sub par as our waitress seemed to be new but she was sweet which added to the experience. I ordered the Nutella hot chocolate, which made me very happy after the first taste, and then I got the loaded waffles which had strawberries, Nutella and all the works. I'm excited to come back here post the pandemic as I truly loved the food. The ambience also felt great. read more

We went today and were disappointed with the slow service / lack of attention. The food was alright but we were shocked with the price! I asked for some parts of my order be substituted ie bacon with lox and they charged me for the lox on top rather than substituting. Quite disappointed. read more

It can get pretty crowded here on weekends, but it's a great spot for brunch. No reservations or call ahead seating available, so get here early. I've tried many of the brunch and lunch options on the menu, all have been delicious, as well as their drink specials. Can't go wrong with a meal here! read more

Decent food but a little pricey. The place is very crowded for Sunday brunch. Service is ok, but could be better and should be more attentive. read more

Would easily recommend to others and will definitely be back when I visit again. This spot was delicious. Myself and three others stopped in for brunch and every single person loved their meal as well as their drinks. We had a variety of items from one of the breakfast sandwiches (I believe it was the fully loaded) a cali Benedict and blueberry pancakes. Delicious! I definitely recommend ordering family style and sharing. For us, it was a rainy day which meant the patio was closed. The patio provides a lot of the additional seating and there is not a huge amount of space inside though it still accommodates quite a few. If its too cold or rainy for the patio to be open I definitely recommend calling ahead to inquire about potential wait times since there are not many other restaurants near by serving similar items. read more

Tried caffe social for breakfast on a Sunday around 10am and it was absolutely packed! The restaurant is so organized and well run so we sat within 10-15 minutes. Got a matcha latte and the Cali eggs Benedict. Super fresh and perfectly poached eggs. Came with home fries on the side. Service was quick and friendly. My husband got the lox eggs Benedict and the lox was delicious too. Will absolutely come back for the food and fantastic service! read more

Caffe Social - Cali eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Great food and great staff. I recommend all the party who are sitting need to be there to put your name on the list, especially on the weekend. read more

Went here with my best friend for a late birthday brunch celebration. We both had the Lavendar and lemonade mimosa. We intended to order breakfast but was persuaded to order lunch after reviewing the lunch options and based on our waitress suggestion. We ordered the salmon burger. The waiter said it was made inhouse so we had to give it a try. It came with a side salad that was so light, fulfilling, and delicious. It felt super healthy and not heavy at all. We did see a waitress pass by with a baklava and walnut pancake order, which happened to be a special on the menu. We passed it up as we didn't want to feel overly full. We both agreed we would be back. The room was super busy and filled with people. At thr bar they showcased numerous pastries, decadent desserts, and muffins. They have parking in the back of the establishment. Our wait wasn't too long, but it was extremely busy and packed. Will definitely be back to visit multiple times. read more

Caffe Social - Salmon burger on multi-grain bread with a salad on the side. - American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Food was pretty good, but this is more of a trendy brunch spot for singles. This is not kid friendly at all, loud club music and no kids menu. read more

What a fun surprise! Stumbled on this place while searching for brunch one rainy day and am so glad I did! As you as you walk in you see and hear the place is a buzz with energy and all kinds of fun decor. We lucked out and scored a table for 4 on a Sunday with no reservations. The menu is super fun and offers unique takes on the normal brunch type fare. Most of us went with some sort of a Benedict but enjoyed them in several different ways (see images). There was honestly so much fun sounding options we want to go back and just order a bunch of stuff to share so we get the full experience. I heard amazing things about some of their creative drinks but sadly only got myself a basic coffee. Will for sure be back and will get more yummy food pictures to next time! read more

Fantastic food, kind owners, and great staff. SoNo lost a lot of superb restaurants in the wake of the pandemic but Caffe Social has maintained its quality over the years and is nothing less than a shining star in South Norwalk. I love this place and I have no doubt that you will too. read more

Great location in the heart of SoNo. Nice decor inside and a large outdoor seating area. My blueberry muffin was good, but the Americano was bland and was way too hot as it was steaming with the lid off for over 10 minutes. Could have been a coffee from any generic diner. Hopefully it was just an off day, as the atmosphere is very nice and the staff was friendly. read more

Great,, friendly service and some of the best brunch around! Do yourself a favor and order the Eggs Benedict with hash browns instead of home fries. You can thank me later! read more

My first trip to Caffe Social was for brunch on a busy Sunday morning. Although the restaurant was packed, we were seated within 20 minutes, and still had great service on an extremely popular day. The atmosphere was bright and sunny, with an inviting feel. The waitstaff were fantastic and I was most impressed by the extensive menu that had pages of mimosa types, hot chocolates, coffees, breakfast, lunch, and daily specials. I tried the new Red Velvet Latte and special of the day: Black Forrest Pancakes. The latte was rich and full of mocha, with a beautiful display. The pancakes came in a massive mound, enough for me to have leftovers for days! The flavors of cherry and chocolate were not overwhelming, but subtle, allowing for the taste of an old fashioned pancake stack to come through. I will definitely be back to try a new breakfast special, mimosa, and coffee soon! read more

Caffe Social - Red Velvet Latte with whipped cream - American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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This place is definitely my happy place. Located right in SoNo I've never had anything bad here. The service is very kind, the drinks are creative and delicious and the food is always perfect. It's a great spot for anytime. It does get very crowded on weekends, but I do love when it gets nicer out they add tables outside. Definitely a must visit spot. read more

Caffe Social - a cup of coffee with a cinnamon roll on top - American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

My Dad suggested this place for Lunch and it was fantastic! Across from the movie theater on Main Street. This place does breakfast and lunch and is decorated adorably. I had the pressed cutlet sandwich. I subbed provolone cheese instead of American, they were very accommodating with changes. It was excellent! The menu has something for everyone, fresh salads, omelettes, sandwiches for every taste. I also had an excellent cappuccino. Service was great and prices were fair! Definitely will be back next time I visit! read more

Caffe Social - Cutlet sandwich - American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

I ordered a mocktail, virgin espresso martini. I took 2 sips and didn't like it. I asked for another coffee drink to replace the one I didn't like. Later on, checking out I had the espresso martini on my check still. I talked to one of the servers. They said they had to keep it on a receipt with a discount of 4 dollars on returned item because there was 'nothing wrong' with the recipe of that drink. Basically this restaurant don't care about the drink they make tastes terrible. They will charge you in any cases. It's a terrible service operation where there's a lucky draw on food and drink items and it doesn't matter if you don't like it, you will need to pay. I felt robbed and this never sounds fair to me. Not recommended and I won't go back again. read more

Stopped by for a late breakfast/early lunch. Surprised at how busy it was when we arrived, but we were seated quickly. Good vibe and even better food. We had the blueberry pancakes and a veggie omelet. Both were served hot and quickly and were above all, tasty. We will definitely go back to this find in Sono! read more

Delicious food and fast and friendly service! This spot is a must for their brunch!! So many delicious and unique meals on their menu. Can't believe it's taken me so long to eat here. We ordered the Italian Benedict and the sweet and savory sandwich and they were both incredible! Highly recommend ordering the hash browns as your side - so so crispy! Cocktail menu was impressive, j almost couldn't pick just one drink. Can't wait to come back! read more

Caffe Social - Winter speciality cocktails - American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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We stayed in Norwalk Saturday night to break up our drive from Cape Cod going home to Philadelphia. Considered grabbing coffee and a quick bite at Starbucks to get home ASAP, but decided to yelp a breakfast spot which took us to Caffe Social. So glad!! We had an excellent breakfast with friendly and attentive service. We ate on the generous outdoor patio but the indoor space has a nice vibe. The avocado Benedict and the avocado salmon bagel were great! read more

Outdoor seating is super nice, and staff was welcoming and sweet. Nice atmosphere for a casual date. The food was pretty good. We had the harvest salad and the cutlet sandwich and they were both good. The fries were below average but nonetheless decent. I'd eat here again. Cass & Diego read more

I went here for brunch with a friend based on positive reviews. There's lots of seating inside and outside, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. We ordered the Italian Benedict and the Avocado toast, as well as dirty chai lattes. The food and drinks weren't especially flavorful or notable, but were quite expensive. I realize there is an upcharge because it's in SoNo and it's COVID times, but $8.50 for an iced dirty chai seems high. Overall, an average place for weekday brunch in Norwalk. read more

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Picked up breakfast from here. We called in and the staff was very nice. The food was filling and delicious! Looking forward to coming back for more food. read more

Good place to go and a nice breakfast and tea close by in Norwalk. Service is always good and the omelettes are soooooo gooood. The cookies are good too, I had the oatmeal raisin. They allow pets also. read more

Location is perfectly situated on a corner not far from the sono aquarium and mall, with great street parking. Ample seating outside as well as inside and bar seating. The inside is fun, vibrant, a bit eclectic- industrial but somehow also farmhouse chic?? It's the coolest mix ever. Brunch makes you feel like you are stepping into a well oiled machine. The entire staff is flawlessly dancing around each other bringing specialty drinks and lattes. Led by Elpida there leaves no question as to why caffe social is exceptional. The brunch menu is full of homemade favorites as well as fun new twists on classics. We ordered a cinnamon bun latte and Nutella latte and had a croissant breakfast sandwich and eggs Benedict which were all awesome. Make sure you order the hash brown patty- so good! Get your seat at the bar if you want to watch all the incredible details that go into your meal- just make sure you get a spot early so you can enjoy the killer music and grab all your baked good to go! read more

Caffe Social - Cinnamon bun latte and iced Nutella latte - American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Visited caffe social for brunch and it was super delicious. I had the Greek Benedict and my partner had the classic Benedict with the turmeric latte. This spot is definitely "insta worthy", as they have rotating specials that will make your camera and your belly full and happy. It is a tad bit expensive and the place is a little crammed for how popular it is. Norwalk has a lot of gems and this place is one of them. Put caffe social on your list of things to try if you haven't already! read more

Caffe Social - American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Food was excellent. Went with about 10 others. Coffee selections are great. A bit pricey, but considering the excellence of everything it's worth it. Staff is friendly and patient. Only downside is the seating, you are so close to the person next to you it was like we were all sitting together at one big table. read more

Very unfriendly service. Have really wanted to like this place- gave it multiple tries. Every time my experience with the wait staff was an unpleasant attitude. And mediocre food. Never appears as beautiful as posted on their social media. Disappointing. read more

We two senior couples had a leisurely breakfast here on a Friday for the first time. We enjoyed the experience very much. The wait staff was so pleasant and patient. The food from an extensive menu was delicious, in large portions, and beautifully presented. The various coffees and drinks were very good. The restaurant was made more special by the clientele. We saw young mothers with children, tweens and teen-agers, older couples, workers--all enjoying the restaurant run by three enterprising sisters. We will be back bringing our friends. read more

Very cute! Came in for Sunday brunch and it was so busy but we got a table quickly. Service was prompt and courteous and the food was AMAZING. Subtracting one star because the environment is BUSY - loud, lots of people and laid out in a weird way. Food was amazing - I had the Italian panini special and my friend had chocolate chip pancakes. The coffee was delicious! Prices were fair and overall it was an awesome experience. Highly recommend! read more

Caffe Social - Pancakes - American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

MOTHER'S BEWARE!!!!! Had the worst experience dinning at this restaurant for lunch. Came in on a Thursday noonish the restaurant had 7 tables available I asked to sit down while waiting for two more people to arrive and they turned me away, meanwhile it's 20 degrees outside and I had an infant in a stroller. "I was advised I had to wait for my party to arrive". In addition once I was able to sit down they required me to close the stroller and remove my infant son from the car seat and put in a high chair (6month baby yeah right). The staff was rude and the food quality has really gone down. In addition I ordered a salad and it had no dressing so I asked the waitress for the dressing, when I received the bill they charged us for extra dressing (the dressing that was suppose to be originally on the salad wtf). Needless to say I will never return. read more

I've been here 3 times. Drinks are strong , portions are filling, creative , fresh, well made, and very worth it. You will be full after your dish. Atmosphere is cool, staff is professional and nice. I will totally go back again. Thank you read more

It's a cute place and delicious food!! We usually go on sundays for brunch !! Staff is very nice as well!

Love. Its like visiting your families house for something to eat. They are super friendly and take care of everything for you. The music is so perfect for the vibe. Great find visiting Norwalk CT. read more

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The food takes a little bit of time to come out on busier days but believe me it is worth it! Fantastic brunch, coffees and yummy alcoholic beverages. Each dish is curated perfectly with a twist of flavors. Always a solid staple and you cannot go wrong with what you order! read more

A little hip, trendy place..decided to give it a try. Smaller menu than most but we voted it just right. Service was excellent..our waitress was lovely. My friend asked if they had hash browns..they did and she highly recommends!! Food was delicious...and they know how to butter toast! Only downside was our lattes were only warm...to be fair, we didn't say amazing and I'm more than certain they would have redone them in an instant. Small place so pretty close quarters... Would recommend and we'll be going back!! read more

Caffe Social - American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Very busy on the weekend, but we got a table quickly! Food was fresh. Drinks were tasty but not to sweet. read more

Caffe Social - Cinnamon roll latte and Chai tea latte - American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Sometimes difficult to get seating, but one of the best brunch places around! Wonderful outdoor seating when good weather.

The place is lovely, great location, fantastic comfortable and bright atmosphere. Very cute for brunch! The menu (perhaps maybe just the brunch menu) is pretty basic with sandwiches; paninis, eggs dishes that you could find at a deli. It wasn't anything that stood out. Nevertheless, it tasted very good and was well made. However, the reputation may have gotten a bit ahead of this place: The main issue is the waitresses -- who were tense, breathing down people's backs, watching the customers like hawks, and kicking people out once they had been seated for a little over 1 hour. There was a short line for brunch, and especially during COVID I understand the pressure to have high table turnover. However, while nice, the waitresses were aggressive, pushy, stressed, and watching every movement of the clients to get people out the door asap. As predicted, my friend and I were asked to leave after 1 hour 15 minutes because we were told there were others waiting to be seated. Furthermore, we were rushed all throughout the meal, I had food locking in my throat, and felt hounded and nervous for most of the time being watched so sternly... knowing that they would do just what I feared: kick out the customers after a brief shoved down meal, that had been uncomfortable the entre time. Really a shame. My advice to the owners/ manager: Avoid forcing service that is rude, uncomfortable, and unprofessional, in the name of profit, if you can help it. read more